From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy
In this unorthodox piece, a lover of Beyoncé, Busi Mhlongo, Brandy and Miriam Makeba, reads the artistic contributions of Nina Simone and Zoë Modiga through the lens of Frantz Fanon
Your essential dose of art and culture
From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.
Your essential dose of art and culture
Your essential dose of art and culture
The singer-songwriter speaks about love, her three albums and how her fledgling career was boosted by jazz legend Hugh Masekela
National Arts Festival continues to create platforms for creatives, 50 years later
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory
Let the music of Zoe Modiga guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment
Like it’s theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid
